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John Leach, eldest grandson of renowned potter
Bernard Leach and son of David Leach,
continues the family tradition at Muchelney
Pottery on the edge of the ancient village of
Muchelney in the heart of the Somerset Levels.
He started the pottery in 1965 with his wife
Lizzie who manages the Pottery Shop adjacent
to the workshops. Master Potters, Nick Rees
and Mark Melbourne work alongside John and you
can read more about all three potters by
clicking the 'Potters of Muchelney' link to
the left. Making up the crew is Nick's
daughter Rachael Rees who helps co-ordinate
the exhibitions in the John Leach Gallery.
Muchelney kitchen pots are used daily in
kitchens all over the world, but the pottery
is still very much a small family business.
The pots are all lovingly hand-thrown, using
local clays, and wood-fired in the
three-chambered kiln to the high stoneware
temperature of 1320°C, which creates their
distinctive 'toasted' finish.
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